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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,703.90, 12,011.19 and 4,926.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,703.90, 12,011.19 and 4,926.99 is: 6,799.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,703.90 : 12,011.19 = 4,926.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,703.90/12,011.19 = 4,926.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,703.90x = 12,011.19 × 4,926.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,703.90x = 59,179,013.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,179,013.02/8,703.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,799.14

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